BA(Mus) Dip(Jazz)

Multi instrumentalist

Mandolin, national steel guitar, archtop jazz guitar, acoustic guitar, fretless bass guitar, drums, steel pan drums, pedal steel and piano.

Musician

With a love for exploring a wide range of musical genres

Jim has the ability to play authentically in styles such as, jazz, blues, folk, country, bluegrass, gypsy, Celtic and classical music, drawing much inspiration from his beloved musical hero’s, Wes Montgomery, Wynton Marsalis, David Grisman, and Ry Cooder.

  • Education

    Jim has a moderate level of formal music education, with a solid understanding of music harmony and a flair for improvisation. Awards include Bachelor of the Arts degree with music major from Griffith University, and a Diploma in Jazz from the Jazz Music Institute.

  • Background

    Previously worked in the music industry for over a decade, in marketing, communications and developmental roles with Jazz Queensland Inc. and also Qmusic (Qld Music Network). Jim has played a key role in the development of music events in Qld including, Valley Jazz Festival, Brisbane Jazz Festival, Qld Music Awards, Bigsound, Valley Fiesta, Brisbane Festival and many more discreet live music initiatives and programs.

Projects

Jim Budd is currently based on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland Australia, and performs with a range of local artists and groups including, Bizarrely Quartet, Day Breakers, Bees Knees Jazz trio and many more to come.

Bizarrely Quartet

The Bizarrely Quartet brings together musicians whose origins cross the world, but have found themselves creating music together in a small and pristine region of Kabi Kabi country at the headwaters of the Mary River in Conondale Valley Qld. 

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Hinterland Daybreakers

The Hinterland Daybreakers are an energetic and entertaining band performing original and classic tunes with their own unique style of hinterland rock, blending blues, zydeco, soul, rock and roll. 

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Bees Knees Jazz Trio

The Bees Knees jazz trio creates the perfect ambiance for music lovers to feel joyful, playing a medley of upbeat jazz standards and soulful blues with clean vocals and effortless guitar solos.

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World Fusion Orchestra

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Get in touch

If you have a collaborative music project in mind please feel free get in touch!